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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1968

Page

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Missing Odessa man Dwight Creekmore feared foul play

Odessa man Dwight Dwain Creekmore, 31, missing for two weeks, is feared dead. He was last seen July 20 at Myrl’s Cafe and Motel in Warfield, Midland County, with two men. A tattered shirt and a .22 revolver are the only solid clues as Texas Rangers and local deputies search.

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Thousands Laid Off By Steel Firms

Pittsburgh AP reports thousands of steelworkers nationwide have been laid off as the industry operates well below full capacity. Officials say production ran 70-75 percent recently, with peak employment about 572,050 in May. Foreseen orders and a looming strike deadline push continued shutdowns and a multi‑month effect on output.

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Mexico Earthquake Aid Efforts Accelerate Across Affected Areas

Amid Mexico's strongest quake in years, officials report aid shipments exceeding 60 tons daily and foreign assistance arriving Saturday. The epicenter lies 250 miles south of the capital, with aftershocks and damage in coastal villages, while tremor-induced destruction compounds relief needs.

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Alitalia airliner crash trees saved many lives

An Alitalia airliner crashed Friday on a hill near Milan. Trees on the slope cushioned the impact, saving most aboard. 95 aboard, 45 survived, 12 injured severely. Investigators review flight tape to determine why it landed short of Malpensa Airport.

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August Heat to Continue Through Odessa Area

The U S Weather Bureau in Midland Odessa expects hot, dry conditions to persist through today and Monday in the Odessa region. Only a remote chance of isolated afternoon and evening thundershowers remains around 5 percent, with highs near 93 degrees and little chance of a further rise.

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Czechs and Reds Adopt Declaration to Preserve Liberalization Drive

The Odessa American reports on Czechs and other Reds embracing a declaration aimed at sustaining liberalization efforts in their country. In a separate note, Dallas Cowboys opened exhibition play but fell 30 24 to the Bears in Canton Ohio.

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Manila Quake Tragedy Spurs Volunteers and US Help

A second Manila quake hit as volunteers in drizzle toiled to save the living and search ruins of the Ruby Tower apartment in Chinatown. American service members led a 120-strong rescue with gear and medical supplies, lifting the death toll to 109 and the recovered alive to 254.

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Strive To Bar Enemy Buildup In A Shau Valley Crisis

American B52s bomb A Shau Valley near Da Nang Hue and the Laotian border to disrupt a North Vietnamese buildup. In two days about 900 tons of explosives were dropped on valley targets as Marine units report heightened fighting around Da Nang. A helicopter was downed Friday, killing two crew and wounding two, with one crew rescued. Hanoi accused U.S. planes of attacking a Catholic cathedral at Nghi Loe district on July 21, killing 20 civilians and wounding 55 as raids across Xa Doai Cathedral area continue.

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Quipster Aims Prayer At Floating Kidney Incident

After a preacher prayed for the loose livers, a hillbilly asked him to pray for his floating kidney, turning a religious service into a comical plea for health.

Pilot Dies as Plane Crashes Into Las Vegas Center

Everett Wayne Shaw, 39, a Las Vegas casino dealer, left notes signaling despondency before his private Cessna 180 struck the Landmark Tower roof and burst into the Las Vegas Convention Center, with a caterer and guard nearby. Deputies said he took the plane without consent or a flight plan. Moderate damage expected to be repaired before an upcoming convention.

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